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  1. #1
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    Strange problem

    There is a red light on the bottom of the hatch. I suspect that it is supposed to light up when the hatch is open, mine doesn't.

    It has been a little while since I messed with it but I do remember finding that the wires didn't reach the light. Strange right?

    I did not pull all of the trim off of the hatch since when dealing with 20 year old plastic things like to break and I try to do as little harm as possible unless it is necessary.

    Any one else have a problem with this light?

    Also, behind the sub woofer I have several fuses that are not in a fuse block, just wires with what appear to be factory spade connectors on them attached to factory fuses. there are about 5 or 6 of these free floating fuses. I have not seen anything like this on any other E39 I have looked at. One of the fuses is for the fuel door actuator. I discovered this when I replaced the faulty actuator and found out why it wasn't receiving power. Someone had just ripped the wire out of the spade connector.

  2. #2
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    The wires run thru the hinges. If you pinch a wire...... you will have to trace it back. Not sure if you are the original owner. I see you are in Baltimore, but still look at your hinge condition.

  3. #3
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    It was new to me Sep 12, 2018.
    Problem has existed for all my owner ship.
    That hinge, strut, wire loom design, not one of BMW's better ideas.

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